convincing

[kuhn-vin-sing] / kənˈvɪn sɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

persuasive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic cogent conclusive credible impressive plausible powerful probable reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying solid telling trustworthy

STRONG

moving sound swaying

WEAK

acceptable believeable dependable faithful hopeful incontrovertible likely possible presumable rational trusty valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

implausible impotent improbable ineffective insignificant unbelievable undependable unimportant unlikely unreasonable unreliable untrustworthy weak

WEAK

doubtful dubious incredible unconvincing unpersuasive

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While he insists this is his final outing, there is always the lingering worry that a convincing win might tempt him into "one more."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s not worth a subscription just for “Malcolm in the Middle,” but when you add “Paradise,” “Scrubs” and “Sunny Nights,” there’s a convincing argument.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

No, because Bronny has made a convincing case as an NBA player.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Steinmeier, a former foreign minister, said: "Our foreign policy does not become any more convincing simply because we do not call a breach of international law a breach of international law."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

She smiles, and I feel like she means it, but the expression is not convincing.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

convincing

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